i am jonathan betz with the top stories this half hour. severe weather is gripping a large part of the nation. several deaths have been linked to the freezing temperatures, including the driver of this s.u.v. who lost control after sliding off of a bridge in texas. a storm now hitting parts of the east coast, messy conditions and airport delays expected from virginia to new england. pro protesters knocked over a at that time sue of vladimir. let enin after a push for closer ties with russia. over 100,000 attended that provide test. >> a national day of prayer. services of all faiths honor the former president. mourners laid flowers and lit candles at his home. tonight, we look to south africa's future on our regular sunday evening segment, the week ahead. the frern national congress has ruled that country since mandel a took. it is now facing serious problems. following an de la. corruption played his administration. he faced serious criticism for not doing enough to fight hiv. in 2009, jacob zuma became president. he has been charged with